Kangping Wolong Lake · Faku
Wolong Lake is Liaoning's largest plain freshwater lake, with vast open water and stretches of reed marshes; the January Winter Fishing Festival recreates traditional fishing—drilling through the ice and setting nets—and the first-fish auction is a lively spectacle
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- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
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Wolong Lake is Liaoning's largest plain freshwater lake, with vast open water and unbroken reed marshes; the Winter Fishing Festival in January recreates traditional fishing practices such as drilling through the ice and setting nets, and the auction of the first fish of the season is a lively spectacle. Neighboring Faku was an important town of the Liao Dynasty; the Liao-era tomb complex at Yemaotai yielded precious relics including Liao porcelain and a shuanglu (backgammon-style) game board. Each autumn and winter, large flocks of Siberian cranes stop here, earning Faku the title "Hometown of the White Cranes"—lake views, Liao history, and birdwatching can all be combined in one day.
Getting there: Shuttle bus to Kangping / self-drive
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